128 Burnside Street, Philadelphia
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Quick answers
- Does 128 Burnside Street have open permits or code violations?
- Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections lists 54 permits, 7 not closed, and 24 violations, 3 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Philadelphia County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 1, the highest potential. Test for radon before you buy.
- What natural disasters is 128 Burnside Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated inland flooding and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
7 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 3 open violations.
- Plumbing permit Jun 2025Completed
Replace curb trap fresh air inlet and main drain
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Expired
**make safe permit** for temporary bracing of retaining wall to comply with violation case #cf-2024-115609. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a pa professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. the engineer must submit a sealed statement to the department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Rewire all of building devices and install new 200 amp service for nec 2017 job completed permit expired.
- Plumbing permit Dec 2022Completed
Repair/replace md
- Electrical permit Jun 2022Completed
Install 200a 1ph main service. install panel, grounding. install all new wiring throughout single family home. install cable tv wiring according to the 2017 nec
- Plumbing permit May 2022Completed
Installation of 1" water distribution, fai, curb trap, house drain. kitchen sink, laundry, water closets, lavs, shower/tubs, hot water heater as per ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Apr 2022Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installation of (1) 40,000 btu 95% 2 ton system and (1) 60,000 btu 95% 2.5 ton system. 18 registers
- Fire suppression permit Feb 2022Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system throughout a four (4) story single-family dwelling to include a new two (2) inch fire service line and a new two (2) inch backflow preventer. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with nfpa 13r by a fire suppression contractor licensed by the city of philadelphia. if site conditions vary, contact design engineer prior to start of work. see rp-2021-013512 for associated building permit.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances - for the installation of new ductwork, registers/grilles/diffusers, and warm-air appliances as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. each hvac unit to be self-contained within each dwelling unit. no penetrations of rated assemblies. (install nat gas furnace 100k btu high eff. 95%. 3 ton a/c coil and condenser).
- Residential building permit Dec 2021Completed
For the construction of a detached structure with a roof deck accesed by stairs from the third floor. for a single-family household living with interior accessory parking for two (2) vehicles accessed from burside street. as per plans. amendment: amend permit to stamp the structural plans.
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
This project is an interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling. the newly renovated single family dwelling will be 3 bed with 2.5 bathrooms. details as per plan. work includes removal of one story portion.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Expired
Rewire all of building with new devices and install complete 200 amp service for nec 2014. building permit # 993229
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: inland flooding, heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
3 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: George M Germanovich Jr, 469 Conchester Hwy (1,000 ft), open. 1 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,850 ft
133 Grape St Hanson Associates. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Toxic release facility
1,100 ft
Richardsapex Inc and 2 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
High
Average indoor levels here can exceed 4 pCi/L, EPA's action level. A $15 test kit settles it before you buy.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,850 ft
Cook-Wissahickon Sch (2,850 ft), Dobson James Sch (4,750 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Philadelphia County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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